Lang, Helen Bradley, 1921-2003.

Helen Mary Bradley, later Helen Bradley Lang (1921-2003), was a student at the University of Maryland, majoring in business administration and economics, with a specialization in accounting, from 1931-1934.

After her graduation she worked as the registrar and as an instructor in economics at the Maryland State Teachers College in Salisbury, Maryland. While she was at the University of Maryland, Lang was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national freshman honor society, for her academic achievements, and, during her senior year, the Women's Senior Honor Society at the University of Maryland awarded her with a trophy for achieving the "highest scholastic average." Lang was involved in many extracurricular activities, including the Maryland Christian Association and the Women's Athletic Association, and was chairperson of the student commuters association, known then as the "Day Dodgers." She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta, and the National Women's Intercollegiate Championship Rifle Team, which included future Olympian Irene Knox. Lang was also a member of the University's "M" Club. In 1932, she became the first sophomore woman to receive two athletic letters for her achievements in rifle and intramural competitions.

From the description of Papers of Helen Bradley Lang, 1931-1984 (bulk 1931-1935) (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 62165023

Helen Mary Bradley, later Helen Bradley Lang, was born April 15, 1921, the daughter of John D. Bradley of Takoma Park, Maryland. Lang graduated from Central High School in the District of Columbia in 1930. She continued her education at the University of Maryland, majoring in business administration and economics with a specialization in accounting. After her graduation in 1934, she worked as the registrar, and as an instructor in economics at the Maryland State Teachers College in Salisbury, Maryland.

While she was at the University of Maryland, Lang excelled scholastically. She was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a national freshman honor society, for her academic achievements and during her senior year the Women's Senior Honor Society at the University of Maryland awarded her with a trophy for achieving the "highest scholastic Average." Lang was involved in many extracurricular activities, including the Maryland Christian Association and the Women's Athletic Association, and was chairperson of the student commuters association, known then as the "Day Dodgers." She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Kappa Delta, and the National Women's Intercollegiate Championship Rifle Team, which included future Olympian Irene Knox. Lang was also a member of the University's "M" Club, whose purpose was to further athletics and good sportsmanship. In 1932, she became the first sophomore woman to receive two athletic letters, for her achievements in rifle and intramural competitions.

Little is known about Lang's life after she graduated from the University of Maryland. She worked for approximately two years at the Maryland State Teachers College before her marriage to John C. Lang. They had at least two children, John Bradley Lang and Carol Mae Lang.

Helen Bradley Lang died on March 3, 2003, in Bethesda, Maryland.

From the guide to the Helen Bradley Lang papers, 1931-1984, 1931-1935, (University of Maryland)